Do aerobics/ karate/ judo/ yoga

- I’ve never done judo, but I’ve tried karate.
- I’m not sure what my dog thinks of me when I do yoga, but he sure looks puzzled.

play basketball/ tennis/ computer games/ rugby (play + ball games)

- My nephew plays rugby, so you can ask him about the rules.
- If I was taller, I could play basketball. Right now, I can only play golf.

go skiing/ skating/ fishing/ trekking (go + … ing)

- My husband and I go skiing to the French Alps every winter.
- My friend broke her leg while she was learning how to skate.

rowing machine
a fitness device that simulates rowing as in a boat

- When I go to the gym, I usually use the rowing machine to work the muscles in my arms and legs.
- My husband would like to buy a rowing machine, but I don’t think he will use it.

exercise bike
a fitness device that simulates cycling as on a bicycle

- I’ve bought an exercise bike, but I only use it to keep my clothes on it.
- I love watching my favourite soap opera while riding my exercise bike.

crash helmet
protective headwear worn by cyclists and motorcyclists

- You can’t give me a lift on your motorbike. I haven’t got my crash helmet with me.
- Wearing a crash helmet might save your life if you have an accident.

knee pads
protective garnment worn by cyclists, football players or skaters on their knees

- My son’s taken up football. I must go and buy a pair of football boots and knee pads for him.
- I’m so glad I was wearing my knee pads when I fell on asphalt.

extreme sports = adventure sports
paragliding/ hang gliding/ white water rafting/ snowboarding/ skydiving/ cave diving

- I’d love to go white water rafting with you, but I’m afraid I’m having my hair cut that day.
- Cave diving was a really creepy experience for me. I didn’t think we would get out alive.

adrenaline rush
a very intense feeling that you feel all over your body when doing something dangerous

- Most people do extreme sports, because they want to get an adrenaline rush.
- If you want to get an adrenaline rush, try to take away my pitbull’s toy.

mass tourism
we talk about mass tourism when a lot of people visit one place

- Mass tourism is destroying our churches. I don’t think we should let so many people visit them.
- Mass tourism creates jobs for local people and it also makes our town a more exciting place to live.

culture shock
a strong and upsetting feeling we get when suddenly faced with an unfamiliar culture

- When I first arrived in London, nobody helped me to get over the culture shock. It took me months to get used to their way of life.
- I was suffering from culture shock, when fortunately, I made some new friends and began to enjoy my stay.

currency
money/ medium of exchange

- Lira used to be the currency of Italy, before they introduced the euro.
- We use kisses as currency at home. When my daughter wants something, she can always pay with a kiss.

in advance
before something, ahead of time

- If you want to buy cheap airline tickets, it’s best to book in advance.
- We never plan our holidays in advance. We just pack our suitcases and take the first flight available at the airport.

make a complaint
to tell the staff or manager that you’re not happy with the service you received

- Somebody used our bathroom while we were out, so we had to make a complaint at the reception.
- It’s so embarrassing to go out with my father-in-law. Whenever we’re in a restaurant he demands to see the manager and make a complaint.

to embark on
to set out on a journey, to begin a journey

- Make sure you have made all the necessary arrangements before you embark on your world tour.
- When my son was born, I embarked on the most beautiful journey of my life.

B&B = Bed and Breakfast
a private house that provides accommodation and breakfast to guests

- I love staying in B&Bs when travelling in the country. The atmosphere is familiar and the food is usually delicious.
- My husband and I would like to run a B&B, but we don’t have enough spare rooms.

MEDIA

tabloid
a small size newspaper with lots of photographs, gossip and sensational material

- I only read tabloids when I go to the hairdresser’s. There are always some on the table in the waiting area.
- They say every time you read a tabloid, a book dies. I much prefer reading books.

libel
untrue information that is published and damages someone’s reputation

- Internet libel should be taken more seriously. People are allowed to say whatever they want about anyone these days.
- Editors should make sure that the material they publish doesn’t contain libel.

broadsheet
a newspaper that’s bigger than a tabloid with fewer photographs and more factual articles

- I used to read broadsheets, but nowadays I just get the news from the TV or the Internet.
- It’s quite annoying when someone’s reading a broadsheet next to you on the tube (underground). They keep turning the pages in your face.

censorship
the act of deleting or editing press and media information to control what is being published

- In my country, media censorhip laws have remained the same in the past ten years. I think it’s time for a change.
- In my opinion there shouldn’t be political censorship at all. I believe in freedom of speech.

broadcast
transmission of a radio or television program

- Films should be broadcast in their original language. It would help language learners tremendously.
- If you missed yesterday’s broadcast of ’Who Wants To Be a Millionaire’, you can watch it at 3 o’clock this afternoon on channel 5.

forecast
calculation or prediction of what is going to happen regarding, for example, changes in the weather or the economy

- A 20-day weather forecast is available on the website. I usually check it before planning an outdoor event.
- The economic forecast for next year anticipates growth.

coverage
the reporting or broadcasting of events

- Nowadays, you can see live coverage of just about everything: births, deaths, wars, natural disasters, celebrations.
- The coverage of the last Olympic Games was fantastic. I was glued to the screen for days.

be on (the) air
be transmitted live, at the present moment

- The suspect admitted to the murder on air. It was really shocking.
- The presenter thought they had started playing music, but he was still on air. It was really embarrasing.

remote control = clicker
a device you can use to control a television, DVD player or Hi-Fi from a distance

- My sons always fight over the remote control. Joey is interested in sports, but Rick only wants to to see cartoons.
- I wonder how people used to change channels on the TV before the remote control was invented. Did they actually have to stand up and walk to the television?

prime time
the evening hours when most films and popular programs are on air

- There’s too much violence and nudity on prime time television.
- Parental Guidance (PG) is advised after prime time.

HEALTH

to give something a boost
to increase or raise something, to make something bigger and better

- It takes more than an apple a day to boost your immune system.
- You can boost your vitamin C intake by drinking some freshly squeezed orange juice every morning.

vulnerable
easily hurt physically or emotionally

- The elderly are particularly vulnerable in winter to the effects of cold, wet weather.
- Adolescents are a typically vulnerable group when it comes to drug abuse.

to be prone to
to have a tendency/ when you’re prone to something, the chances are high that it will happen to you

- Overweight people are more prone to diabetes than thin ones.
- Since I started my new job, I’m prone to panic. I don’t know what I should do to de-stress.

sedentary lifestyle
lifestyle with no physical activity

- People who live a sedentary lifestyle are called couch potatoes.
- Sedentary lifestyle may lead to depression and a weakened immune system.

cut down on
to reduce the amount of intake

- If you want to lose weight, you’ll have to cut down on fatty food.
- I think we need to cut down on Facebook time and meet our friends in person.

NHS
National Health Service- publicly financed health care, available for everyone in the country

- To register with an NHS GP, you have to go into your local surgery and provide proof of address.

GP = General Practitioner/ Doctor (surgery = the place where a doctor can be consulted)

- The NHS sould provide patients with more information on the dangers of smoking.

nervous breakdown
a serious mental illness stopping people from living normally, often in the form of depression, insomnia and anxiety

- If you don’t find a way to de-stress, you’ll end up having a nervous breakdown.
- I had a near nervous breakdown when I found out that my husband was cheating on me with my best friend.

alternative medicine
healthcare practice that doesn’t use traditional drugs and treatments

- I don’t believe in alternative medicine. I once went to a chiropractor and he nearly broke my neck.
- Acupuncture is one of the most popular types of alternative medicine nowadays. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t like to have needles stuck on my face.

plastic surgery
operation to reshape, remodel or resize body parts

- Britney Spears must have had a couple of plastic surgeries. She looks younger now than ten years ago.
- I’m against plastic surgery. I think we are beautiful the way we were born.

sick leave
paid absence from work

- My bosses weren’t very happy when I had to go on sick leave.
- My colleague’s been on sick leave for weeks now. I don’t think I can do everything by myself any longer.

common cold
a mild infection with symptoms like sneezing, coughing, runny nose and temperature

- Adults have the common cold two or three times a year on average.
- You should drink plenty of liquids and stay in bed for a few days to get over the common cold fast.

flu = influenza
viral infection with severe symptoms like high temperature, muscle pain and fatigue

- You shouldn’t go to work if you have the flu. It’s contagious and others will catch it too.
- I didn’t mind having a flu as a child; everyone was really nice to me and kept giving me presents to cheer me up.

pneumonia
severe inflammation of the lungs resulting in the air sacks being filled with liquid

- I spent two weeks in hospital when I had pneumonia. My back hurt so much, I will never forget those two weeks.
- I don’t know if you can catch pneumonia from another person. Ask your doctor.

cancer
an extremely serious disease typically with tumors in different parts of the body

- Smoking might cause lung cancer.
- Chemotherapy is one of the most common ways to treat cancer patients.

childhood diseases
illnesses typically caught in childhood, e.g. Mumps, Chicken pox, Measles

- Every child should be vaccinated against childhood diseases.
- I can’t visit your daughter in hospital, I’m afraid. I didn’t have any of the childhood diseases, and you know they’re really dangerous when caught in adulthood.

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